Here are the "tapering" rules for social security in the US: "If a worker delays receiving Social Security retirement benefits until after they reach full retirement age,[48] the benef… (View Post)

Of course the greatest example of a Republican from a humble background is Abraham Lincoln. He had just a few years of formal education, but taught himself to be, first, a surveyor, and then a very s… (View Post)

NickPalmer - You may want to add another category: During the school closings in the US, a minority of students appear to have benefitted from the change. "We’ve been hearing that a lot. Increas… (View Post)

I've just finished Deborah Birx's "Silent Invasion" and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand how the US failed -- and succeeded -- in our response to COVID. The ti… (View Post)

Cyclefree - Again, my best wishes to your daughter and you. I hope her problems are resolved quickly, completely, and permanently. (View Post)